Mar 22, 2006 · Lay out the dado, set the saw's blade to the depth you want, and using a guide like a speed square, make spaced cuts, around 3/8 inch apart, across the marked out area. Now …

In this video, I show how to create a cross lap joint and a dado joint in a 4x4 piece of wood using a circular saw, flathead screwdriver, and a router.#diy #...

Apr 11, 2021 · I have 5 panels to build and I originally liked the idea of Home Depot's "slip fence" but would rather build with 4x4 PT posts instead of their aluminum (for cost and look) and use …

Jul 19, 2024 · Below, we will show you a simple, foolproof cutting method that requires only a router, a pattern bit and two straight guides. What are dadoes and grooves? Dadoes and …

In this video Rob Cosman teaches you the three methods he uses to make a dado joint. 1) Table saw, 2) ROuter and 3 ) by hand. Lots of good dado joint tips and techniques. 00:00 …

Jul 21, 2014 · Hi Charles, I want to cut 6 horizontal groves or dado's into a 4x4 railing post (14 posts actually) the groves will be 4 inches apart. The depth is 3/4 of an inch and the height is …

Sep 20, 2005 · He wants to be able to cut a dado into the END of a (short) cedar post 4x4 to be able to inset a 2x4 in it perpendicular to the post, so that there is a dado 1.5" wide and 3.5" …

Dec 14, 2002 · I'd like to cut some deep dados. Two scenarios, both regarding a 4x4: 1) cut a dado on the top (end) that is deep enough for a 2x4 to sit in flush, so 1.5x3.5" roughly. Either …

Feb 25, 2022 · What kind of tool should I get to cut the groove? You can get a "dado" blade for a circular saw. We have a table mounted saw we use for that. Get yourself a nice hand-held …

Nov 11, 2018 · Unless I'm reading your original post wrong, you're trying to make a 3.5 inch wide dado or grove the length of the 4x4. A 4x4 is only slightly thicker than 3.5 inches. So I think …